upward

/ˈʌpwərd/
adverb
  1. Toward a higher place, position, or level.
    • She looked upward at the stars.
    • Prices have been moving upward all year.
    • The balloon floated upward into the sky.
  2. Toward a greater amount or higher number.
    • Donations have increased upward of 20% this month.
    • Temperatures are expected to climb upward into the 90s.
    • The company's profits have trended upward for three quarters.
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adjective
  1. Moving or directed toward a higher place or level.
    • The upward climb was steep but rewarding.
    • He made an upward gesture with his hand.
    • The upward trend in sales continued.
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